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narcissia's review against another edition
4.0
I'd heard from a lot of people that this is the best angel book they've read, but I remained a little skeptical because the other angel books that have come out have just been kinda ehhh for me. Well after reading it I am a believer because I completely enjoyed this book.
I love Clara. I don't really know what to say about her to explain all of the reasons why I love her. She is very realistic to me. She is pretty but isn't vain about it. Until she gets a bad dye job and then she's totally insecure. I love that! How many of us walk around thinking that we're not vain like some people, until we get a terrible haircut or have to walk around wearing something completely dorky? Then we become as concerned with how we look as the worst of them. It shakes our confidence. It makes us insecure. It's little things like that which made me fall in love with Clara because she is alive on the pages like she's my long lost sister. She has flaws. But she is also determined and she holds herself accountable when she makes mistakes.
The supporting characters are awesome. Clara's mother is one of the best parental figures I've read in YA. She's supportive and protective and involved in Clara's life. The interaction between Clara and her brother are brilliant and true. I love it that Clara doesn't have to hide her wings around her family and that they're all in it together no matter what. Her classmates are well-written, and they all act appropriately teenage. Wendy and Tucker are my favorites! But I won't go into too much of my opinions of Clara's friends (of which I have many) because I don't think I can do it without spoiling some stuff.
I also like it that Clara is the angel rather than the clueless, naive human chick who's also weak and vulnerable and stupid. She isn't some depressingly average, idiotic waif of a girl who is being wooed by something dark and sinister. Neither is she a fallen being doomed to walk the earth forever in tragedy. She has a purpose. She was born with this purpose in life and must discover what that purpose is and carry it out. This angel book had a plot! Not that the others don't - I just feel like this one is stronger. The reader knows from the beginning that Clara has something she must accomplish and that the story will be leading up to that.
So yes, this is definitely the best angel book I've read. The end is satisfying but still leaves me anticipating the sequel. A lot. I loved it and I can't wait for the next one. :)
A couple of asides: 1) I'm totally team Tucker, and 2) This is one of the most gorgeous books I have ever seen. It is absolutely beautiful and if you don't have a finished physical copy, you should get one. The shiny will blow your mind. Even without the dust jacket it is shiny and awesome. Pictures can't come close to representing the glitzy sparkle that is this book.
I love Clara. I don't really know what to say about her to explain all of the reasons why I love her. She is very realistic to me. She is pretty but isn't vain about it. Until she gets a bad dye job and then she's totally insecure. I love that! How many of us walk around thinking that we're not vain like some people, until we get a terrible haircut or have to walk around wearing something completely dorky? Then we become as concerned with how we look as the worst of them. It shakes our confidence. It makes us insecure. It's little things like that which made me fall in love with Clara because she is alive on the pages like she's my long lost sister. She has flaws. But she is also determined and she holds herself accountable when she makes mistakes.
The supporting characters are awesome. Clara's mother is one of the best parental figures I've read in YA. She's supportive and protective and involved in Clara's life. The interaction between Clara and her brother are brilliant and true. I love it that Clara doesn't have to hide her wings around her family and that they're all in it together no matter what. Her classmates are well-written, and they all act appropriately teenage. Wendy and Tucker are my favorites! But I won't go into too much of my opinions of Clara's friends (of which I have many) because I don't think I can do it without spoiling some stuff.
I also like it that Clara is the angel rather than the clueless, naive human chick who's also weak and vulnerable and stupid. She isn't some depressingly average, idiotic waif of a girl who is being wooed by something dark and sinister. Neither is she a fallen being doomed to walk the earth forever in tragedy. She has a purpose. She was born with this purpose in life and must discover what that purpose is and carry it out. This angel book had a plot! Not that the others don't - I just feel like this one is stronger. The reader knows from the beginning that Clara has something she must accomplish and that the story will be leading up to that.
So yes, this is definitely the best angel book I've read. The end is satisfying but still leaves me anticipating the sequel. A lot. I loved it and I can't wait for the next one. :)
A couple of asides: 1) I'm totally team Tucker, and 2) This is one of the most gorgeous books I have ever seen. It is absolutely beautiful and if you don't have a finished physical copy, you should get one. The shiny will blow your mind. Even without the dust jacket it is shiny and awesome. Pictures can't come close to representing the glitzy sparkle that is this book.
laura_mayfair's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent book; good characterization and plenty of twists and turns. The story commanded my attention from beginning to end. Hand doesn't show all of her cards at once. She knows just how much to reveal to keep things exciting. The book has a solid ending but it definitely sets things up for the next book in the trilogy. To date, this is my favorite read of 2013.
letsbebookfriends's review against another edition
4.0
Such a fun paranormal romance. Cute with a plot is how I would described it.
I like that we start the book off with the main character knowing that she's an angel-blood; we didn't have to wait precious chapters for her to discover why she's "special" or "different." It made it easy to dive right into the book. The plot was fun and interesting (that ending tho), but I didn't LOVE any of the characters. Some I enjoyed, some I didn't care for, and some I still don't trust.
That being said, I amd excited to continue the series.
I like that we start the book off with the main character knowing that she's an angel-blood; we didn't have to wait precious chapters for her to discover why she's "special" or "different." It made it easy to dive right into the book. The plot was fun and interesting (that ending tho), but I didn't LOVE any of the characters. Some I enjoyed, some I didn't care for, and some I still don't trust.
That being said, I amd excited to continue the series.
byp's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars. The parts I liked most were descriptions of the Wyoming landscape, and some of the Tucker stuff was good. Mostly, I just don't get the ending? The reveal doesn't seem as earthshattering as the characters' behavior would have me think. More of the mythology should have been answered in this book (like Clara's mother, what's the deal with Angela's dude, etc) instead of stalling for the sequel.
aly36's review
adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was a great book. I read it on vacation. Clara Gardner is a quarter angel and she has a purpose she must pursue. Can she complete her purpose? I enjoyed this book and it was a fun read.
usnebojemesa's review against another edition
5.0
Clare mi se jako svidjela, onako zbunjena ali snažna (mislim na umnu snagu 
) i sa svojom naranđastom kosom.
Premda je na početku počela prilično uobičajeno (dečko-cura-spašavanje-vječna ljubav), ali onda...Christian nije se zaljubio u nju, čak mi ga je u nekim trenucima bilo teško dokučiti...tako da sam osjećala da neće biti to vječna ljubav.
I onda je došao Tucker, i znate kako se kaže: Tko se mrzi taj se voli! Tako da je to djelovalo kod njih također. I bilo je divno.
I bilo je i meni divno to čitati, jer je on njoj bio veza s ljudima i čovječanstvom.
Mijenjanje oblika krila? Zabavno! Ali crnokrili? Nisu mi zvučali baš nešto zanimljivo ili strašno.
Ali kako sam ju pročitala u par sati, dokazuje moje zanimanje za sadržaj! Jedva čekam drugu.
) i sa svojom naranđastom kosom. Premda je na početku počela prilično uobičajeno (dečko-cura-spašavanje-vječna ljubav), ali onda...Christian nije se zaljubio u nju, čak mi ga je u nekim trenucima bilo teško dokučiti...tako da sam osjećala da neće biti to vječna ljubav.
I onda je došao Tucker, i znate kako se kaže: Tko se mrzi taj se voli! Tako da je to djelovalo kod njih također. I bilo je divno.
I bilo je i meni divno to čitati, jer je on njoj bio veza s ljudima i čovječanstvom.
Mijenjanje oblika krila? Zabavno! Ali crnokrili? Nisu mi zvučali baš nešto zanimljivo ili strašno.
Ali kako sam ju pročitala u par sati, dokazuje moje zanimanje za sadržaj! Jedva čekam drugu.
alzena28's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
stuckinafictionaluniverse's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
A solid first installment in a YA paranormal trilogy.
Unearthly is by far the best angel book I've ever read, but I didn't like it as much as everyone else. The story only mildly interested me, and the romance was nothing but acceptable.
Clara started becoming annoying as the book went on, and the ending was messy and not my cup of tea.
I might read the second book, just to find out what happens.
A solid first installment in a YA paranormal trilogy.
Unearthly is by far the best angel book I've ever read, but I didn't like it as much as everyone else. The story only mildly interested me, and the romance was nothing but acceptable.
Clara started becoming annoying as the book went on, and the ending was messy and not my cup of tea.
I might read the second book, just to find out what happens.